Art, music and workshops return to castle grounds

Street artists will paint live at the event, as they have in previous years

An event offering a weekend of art, entertainment and workshops is soon to return to a Staffordshire town.

The Art of Tamworth will take place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September in the grounds of the town's castle.

It will include music from Mr Wilson's Second Liners, who describe themselves as "New Orleans meets 90s club classics", trapeze displays and workshops from the Flying Peach and a fashion show.

"Tamworth Castle Grounds will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression," said Vic Brown, from art group New Urban Era (Nue).

Trapeze artists will return to the castle grounds and also run skills workshops

Mr Brown, who has organised the event with Tamworth Arts and Events, said top street artists would be painting live on Saturday.

South Staffordshire College will run an environmental arts workshop.

People can try out activities including breakdancing, doodle wall art and chalk art during other workshops at the arts festival, which is free to enter.

"This event celebrates the richness of arts and culture in Tamworth," Mr Brown said.

"We're grateful for the support of the Commonwealth Inclusive Community Fund and Arts Council England, which has allowed us to offer this exciting line-up of entertainment and workshops for the whole community to enjoy."

Nue has planned a range of activities in the town after securing £56,000 funding from several groups.